The purpose of this blog is to provide a brief resume of
the types of spectacle lenses available to the patient
for better vision (visual needs).
Here we can discuss and share all about ophthalmic lenses, theories, individual findings, inventions, optical standards, tolerance, errors, complex optics and more..

Excellent optical materials with high refractive index, high Abbe number, low specific gravity and high impact resistance are provided by polymerizing monomers of MR™ Series. MR™ Series is especially suitable for ophthalmic lenses and is known as the first thiourethane based high index lens material. MR™ Series offers a variety of products to provide the best solution for optical lens users.

R.I. 1.60： MR-8™

The best balanced high index lens material with the largest share of the R.I. 1.60 lens material market.
MR-8™ is suited to any strength ophthalmic lens and is a new standard in ophthalmic lens material.

Monday, May 7, 2012

Revolutionary new
Transitions Vantage lenses are designed to both darken and polarize upon UV
exposure to deliver noticeably crisper, sharper vision, even in the brightest
outdoor light and glare.

On May 1st - 2012, The First and Only EverydayPhotochromic Lenses with Variable Polarization!

There are
clear lenses that darken. There are sunglasses that are polarized. But never
before have everyday eyeglass lenses been able to both darken and polarize in
bright, outdoor light. Until now.

Introducing
new Transitions® Vantage™ lenses, the photochromic lenses you know and love
plus the added benefits of variable polarization — polarization that increases
as the lenses get darker in outdoor light. That means, as Transitions® Vantage™
lenses get darker, vision gets crisper, sharper and more vivid. While glare is
reduced in even the brightest outdoor conditions.

We invite
you to explore the world of new Transitions® Vantage™ lenses and see for
yourself. Meeting your needs – and meeting your patients’ needs – require a
true vision for what’s next.

A: Transitions® Vantage™ lenses
will have a variable level of polarization efficiency (how well a lens
transmits vertical light relative to how well it blocks horizontal light)
depending on the amount of UV exposure. Until now, polarization only existed as
a static film embedded in conventional lenses. Variable polarization is a
new-generation technology that adapts to UV exposure, orienting to the angle at
which light reaches the eyes. In other words, polarization increases and
decreases when exposed to UV outdoors and goes away altogether, indoors.

Q: Do they replace original
Transitions® VI lenses?

A: No, they represent another
choice in everyday lenses for your patients, an additional alternative to the
balanced photochromic performance of Transitions VI lenses and superior
darkening and in-car performance of Transitions®XTRActive™ lenses.

Q: Why should I recommend
Transitions® Vantage™ lenses?

A: They are the only lenses that
offer the additional benefits of variable polarization outdoors along with the
adaptive-lens benefits millions of patients have come to know and love about
Transitions® lenses. Also, wearer test results illustrate just how much
patients love this new combination of truly breakthrough technologies.

Q: To whom should I recommend
Transitions® Vantage™ lenses?

A: Does your patient currently
own and enjoy photochromic lenses? Spend a lot of time outdoors? Is he or she
interested in new technologies? Do they see the value of innovative and premium
features for everyday eyewear and perhaps even currently wear premium lenses?
If the answer is yes to any of these, you’ve probably found a patient who will
most likely enjoy Transitions®Vantage™ lenses.

Q: How dark do Transitions®
Vantage™ lenses get?

A: Wearers in user testing
perceived Transitions® Vantage™ lenses to get darker than Transitions VI
lenses. We attribute this to the addition of variable polarization and the fact
that Transitions® Vantage™ lenses afford more comfortable, crisper and sharper
vision, while also helping to reduce glare.

Q: Are they designed to be worn
indoors?

A: Yes. Because they’re virtually
clear indoors – and are not polarized in the absence of UV rays – they can be
worn as a replacement for ordinary clear lenses for everything from reading and
cooking to watching television, working on the computer and beyond.

Q: Do they activate behind the
windshield of a car?

A: No. Similar to original
Transitions VI lenses, the fact that automotive glass blocks UV rays prevents
them from working in a car. But then again, ordinary clear lenses don’t change
in a car either. Many of your patients may still benefit from a pair of
sunglasses. Another alternative is Transitions XTRActive™ lenses which do
activate in the presence of visible light behind the windshield. Ask your
patients about those specific features most important to them: variable
polarization, in-car activation, outdoor darkness etc. Then recommend the right
choice for your patients accordingly.

Q: So they’re not a sunglass
replacement?

A: They are not. Everyday
Transitions® lenses are designed to replace ordinary clear lenses and to be
worn both indoors and outdoors. However, we feel many of your patients will see
a benefit from a pair of sunglasses as well. The Transitions line of adaptive
performance sunwear is designed to adapt by darkening and changing color to
enhance performance during specific outdoor activities.

Q: What about performance under
extreme temperature conditions?

A: As with all photochromic
technology, Transitions® Vantage™ lenses are influenced by temperature. The
colder the temperature, the darker and more polarized they become when fully
activated.

A: They should be recommended in
all cases with a premium anti-reflective treatment. Combined, the technologies
are ideal for patients looking for the best in enhanced vision.

Q: Can Transitions® Vantage™
lenses help me grow my business?

A: Absolutely. You’ll be
providing your patients with a wearer experience like no other while meeting
their vision needs at the same time. Like with all Transitions® lenses products,
your patients will be quite satisfied which reflects on you and helps you to
turn customers into patients and current patients into long-time repeat
visitors to your practice.